Dec. 15, 2016 Wanted: Volunteer income tax preparers The Edwards AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season. Each year, the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing. The upcoming tax season officially starts early February and ends April 18,
Dec. 14, 2016 Requirements outlined for registration, storage and transport of weapons on base Nearly all military members are required at some point to qualify with firearms. Many opt to own personal firearms also. But members who reside on base and own firearms are subject to certain regulations that do not apply to civilians living off base. Tech. Sgt. Michael Campbell, 412th Security
Nov. 28, 2016 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season runs through Dec. 12 The Office of Personnel Management has set the dates for the 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season from Nov. 14 through Dec 12, which includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts
Oct. 20, 2016 This week in Edwards flight test history On Oct. 20, 1956, actor William Holden and other Hollywood personalities attended the grand opening of the new base theater and viewed a screening of “Toward the Unknown,” which had been filmed on the base. This marked the official opening of the new base theater.
Oct. 4, 2016 Activities highlight Fire Prevention Week 2016 at Edwards AFB Team Edwards will observe Fire Prevention Week 2016 Oct. 9-15 with the theme “Don’t Wait – Check the Date.” The emphasis is on replacing batteries yearly in all smoke alarms and replacing the alarms themselves every 10 years. During Fire Prevention Week the Edwards AFB Fire Department will be
Sept. 29, 2016 This week in Edwards flight test history This week we remember Air Force test pilot Capt. Milburn “Mel” Apt who lost his life during a flight test mission Sept. 27, 1956 at Edwards. Apt was making his first flight in the Bell X-2 and flew it to an unofficial record speed of Mach 3.196, thus becoming the first person to exceed Mach 3. It is
Sept. 22, 2016 FEGLI calculator makes choosing options easier during open season The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season which runs until Sept. 30. The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and
Sept. 16, 2016 Small suggestion leads to big help for hungry Airmen It was easy for Airman 1st Class Gabriel Osirus III to see. The 412th Medical Group Mental Health technician eats at the Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility regularly and noticed some of his fellow Airmen having trouble. “When you get food to go, sometimes you have to stack up the boxes and then you
Sept. 6, 2016 Upcoming fitness challenges The 412th Medical Group’s Health Promotions office has some fitness events on the horizon. A fitness dash will be held Sept. 14 at 7 a.m. Those interested can meet up at the Rosburg Fitness Center. The run will take place on fitness center’s trail. Participants can participate alone or as a team.
Sept. 1, 2016 416th FLTS testers meet with Auto GCAS survivor Test pilots and engineers from the 416th Flight Test Squadron had the chance to meet face-to-face with one of the squadron’s success stories Aug. 25. The group met with an allied nation pilot trainee who returned home alive after he experienced a g-force-induced loss of consciousness and his